1. No worries, you may get away with it. Like most of us I'm not used to being unwell. I expected to bounce back into action but it's not happening yet. Good luck with the rest of your treatment. 

Hi Gairloch,

It usually takes 3-4 weeks for the effects of Letrozole to start kicking in, so 2 days seems very soon. Here's hoping that the pain settles as your trepidation about taking Letrozole settles down.

Have you looked at the possibility of getting state benefits? These might be of some help, if you cannot work as a result of your cancer treatment. Macmillan can offer advice about this.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Mummymartin,

I can fully understand how you feel about your body image. I don't think that any of us are ever truly the same after a cancer diagnosis. Everything happens so quickly after diagnosis, that we don't feel in charge of our own bodies any longer and we just get swept up into the flow of surgery and treatment, with little time to worry about the emotional aspects of such devastating news. We ae all very aware of self-image and this can also take quite a knock after surgery. I am glad to hear that you plan to see a counsellor - have you got a date for this yet? You will find it helpful to write down in advance how you feel about everything.

Have you considered going to Breast Cancer Now's "Moving Forward" course?  I found it very helpful to talk to others, who also felt like this and have gradually come round to being proud of my battle scars! You have come through a lot in a short space of time and have been so positive throughout - we all have these glitches. I am sure that this positivity will return - just give yourself time.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx